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    Elvira's Cafe

    4.3 (494 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggs and bacon with Fried Apples
    Chris S.

    Food was fresh and you can tell it's made in house good flavor ok prices cool place to stop if your driving in the cades cove area from pigeon forge.

    Smores S'more Delight with Swaggerty Sausage Patties (2)
    Mathew F.

    The food was amazing. The service was pretty fast. The vibe was nice and after we ate we went to the big store next to the place.

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    Judy R.

    The nicest friendliest cafe in Sevierville Tennessee. Located on Wears Valley Road, surrounded by beautiful foliage and flowers. We sat outside because of Freck, even though today is almost as hot as Florida. I ordered the mountain man omelet with hash brown casserole. So did Dave. It was large and delicious loaded with ham, bacon, sausage and cheese and veggies! The first time we came here on Saturday the place was packed outside. Michelle the manager and the staff moved tables to make sure we had a place to sit. Kim our server extraordinaire and made sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was so kind to Freckles! We sat outside, enjoyed our breakfast in this beautiful mountain cafe!

    Mtn man omelette with gravy
    David L.

    Location and setting - excellent view on a hill overlooking US-321 with OUTDOOR seating. Dog friendly with attentive wait staff (Kim). Our 1st stop here was on Saturday morning. The hostess Michelle was exemplary in getting us seated with our Dalmatian. Great start! Our food comes out quickly as the kitchen was open as you walk inside (see pic). On Saturday my Elvira omelette was good but today's Mountain Man was the BEST. Not a gravy man (calories) it was enjoyed with Cholula. Pricing is decent and we got 10% discount by staying at Big Meadow Campground (Townsend) just down the road. How nice. Not being rushed and having plenty of parking (Harper Bros) makes this our 1st choice. We have a class C(30 ft) and this is a great place to start our day.

    Tennessee haystack
    Howard R.

    This place should be considered a hidden gem, this isn't a fast food restaurant, good food takes a bit to cook , it was delicious tho , the wait staff was quick and on point with their service, came to the table several times, place was very clean and cozy , not a super huge place but huge on experience, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for something different and off the daily strips

    Local friendly neighborhood pup
    Rick W.

    We were informed of Elvira's by our friend as a must. We unfortunately missed out on breakfast but were on time for them switching to lunch. Walking back to our table we passed patrons who had breakfast. I can't confirm of the flavor but the appearance alone was mouth watering. We will definitely have to come back for breakfast. Between the two of us, our lunch was an amazing grilled cheese sandwich with both bacon and ham and a roasted turkey sandwich. Our sides were regular and sweet potato fries. The food looked absolutely amazing and was delicious. The size of the sandwich was large enough for two. From our table we were able to look up into the mountain and down the valley. It was very peaceful.

    Outside  seating
    Richard N.

    This place is awesome great food and service Nice decor and fair prices for quality food

    Outdoor seating area
    Josh R.

    I stopped here on my return trip home from Townsend for the half marathon that vacation races puts on. In fact I had finished running, showered and checked out of my room. The hotel clerk recommended this place for breakfast. I was starving! I unfortunately missed breakfast by 15 minutes, arriving at 11:15 on Sunday. They had some chicken tacos though that sounded pretty good. So that's what I ordered. The tacos ended up being just ok. I really had my mouth set for breakfast... I'll have to return to try their breakfast menu. The staff was super friendly, everyone. Even though they were somewhat busy I was seated fairly quickly and everything went smoothly. I enjoyed their outdoor seating!

    French toast, didn't even need the berries, it was very tasty

    The food was delicious & the service was amazing, Our family breakfast for carry out, since we were traveling home to Indiana. My grandkids and I had the French toast with berries, hash brown casserole & turkey sausage... what impressed me the most was how well they treated us & the atmosphere.

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    Crysta B.

    Everything we ordered was good! No complaints. The servers were cordial, and the atmosphere pretty casual. A great place to get away from the parkway hustle

    Chicken salad sandwich

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    Absolutely amazing'! Hands down great food and service! Will definitely be back soon!

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    Great food, ambiance and very friendly. Everything tastes really fresh. Never a complaint.

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    Wonderful & friendly service. Good was prompt & delicious. Was a little busy but we still got a table right away

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    Best breakfast we've had on vacation. Get a biscuit and the Mountain Man omelette! You won't regret it.

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    Ask the Community - Elvira's Cafe

    Are you guys open the day after Xmas?

    Yes , we are open December 26-December 30th on that week. We will be closed on December 24th and 25th

    Do they do Sunday Brunch still?

    We were there on a Sunday in mid-June and they were definitely open. We had an absolutely wonderful Sunday brunch! It was the highlight of our day!

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    Hillbilly's Restaurant

    4.2
    (177 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Pure country comfort, the kind of place that feels like it's been around long enough to really…read morebelong. Breakfast is the highlight, with hearty plates of omelets, hashbrowns, and biscuits with gravy that taste just right. On weekends they even put out a breakfast bar, and those little mini biscuits brushed with sweet cinnamon butter are worth the trip alone. The dining room has its own personality too, complete with a truck parked inside that somehow feels fun rather than gimmicky. Service is warm and easygoing, adding to the laid-back atmosphere. When I visited, I grabbed a chai latte from the coffee shop next door since they don't serve specialty drinks here, and nobody batted an eye. That kind of neighborly vibe sums up the place perfectly. It is casual, filling, and just a little quirky in the best way. If you are nearby and craving a solid breakfast before or after a country drive, it is absolutely worth stopping in.

    Came here for breakfast and the food was decent. It was not as good as it could have been. If I…read morecould've given it 3.5 stars that would be the actual rating. There was no sausage in the sausage biscuits and gravy. I mean no sausage there were a little specs in the gravy. The ham steak was good but it was extremely salty. The biscuits were amazing. The ambience is very cute. It's stereotypical hillbilly mountain decor lol it's nice to go to while you're there it fits the environment of hillbilly chic. The weight staff was great. The young African-American lady in the front. I don't know her name who is the hostess was absolutely delightful. The breakfast buffet was not the best either. They had French toast sticks that you buy at the grocery store as the French toast on the buffet. If they put a little bit more attention into the food, this place would be great.

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    Mama's Farmhouse

    Mama's Farmhouse

    3.9
    (928 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Man, I've been to Pigeon Forge numerous times over the decades and I've always stuck to restaurants…read moreyou see in the main road. Never have I really ventured outside of that and I couldn't actually tell you why. When my kids and I made a quick 1 day Dollywood trip over to Pigeon Forge, 23 we're looking for a place to eat prior to the big day at the park. What's funny is I relied in Googles AI (Gemini) to tell me where to go. I was driving around and was asking for recommendations. It said Mama's Farmhouse was a popular place to eat for families and it was all-you-can-eat. The kids wanted fried chicken and Salisbury steak, which was in the menu for that day. What a coincidence! If I could summarize it, this is basically a local Cracker Barrel-style restaurant but the food is a lot better. It's tucked away off of a side road off of the main highway 321 road and reminds me a lot of the Applebarn Restaurant down the road. The ambiance is this old timey feel, like many of the establishments around the area. The fried chicken (bone-in), chicken tenders, fries catfish, and Salisbury steak was what we ordered for our mains. Everything was delicious! The seasoning had the perfect amount of salt across all the dishes and sides. The chicken was juicy and tender. The Salisbury steak was solid, some of the best I've ever had. Savory, rich brown gravy, and tender chunks of beef. All the sides were amazing too, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and chicken and dumplings. Honestly there wasn't a negative thing about this place. I would go back in a heartbeat!!

    Upon planning our trip, I was discussing local restaurants and places to eat with my coworkers, one…read morecoworker of mine is local to the area and highly suggested this restaurant. The online menu gave plenty of eye candy and we were absolutely starving by the time we arrived Friday evening. The staff was very attentive and kind. It's clear that this place is fully operated by word-of-mouth and return guests. It's a huge establishment with several rooms by big fireplaces and Lazy Susan's to pass around the family style meal. The menu was a little difficult to navigate so many options laid out, but only certain options available per day. So ultimately, we were not able to order exactly what we wanted, but we ordered what was available for Friday, which was the Salisbury steak, fried fish, and fried chicken. All of these meats came in a small portion to split amongst our three people, and with unlimited sides. Some of the sides were pretty impressive. I would have to say my favorite side was the broccoli casserole, followed by the mashed potatoes and gravy, which were real potatoes! The mac & cheese was more on the creamy side versus the gooey cheesy side. Unfortunately, some of our chicken was undercooked, and the skin was very thin and not too crispy. The fish was decent, not dried out whatsoever, which is a pretty good compliment. While my coworker said that the chicken and dumplings were her favorite, I failed to enjoy them :( All in all, this was not our favorite restaurant from our trip this weekend and it appears that big groups and big families really do enjoy dining at this establishment.

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    Brick And Spoon - Pigeon Forge

    Brick And Spoon - Pigeon Forge

    4.4
    (751 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    I found this place on Yelp. Thank you fellow Yelpers!…read more I ordered the Bayou Benedict. Tristan (my server) gave me this absolute fire recommendation!! kudos to him. He's been awesome this morning!! I'm only in town for a few days but I think I'll be back to the Brick & Spoon again!! The coffee, orange juice are very good.

    We have eaten here about 6 times at all different times but after today, we won't be going back…read more Food: we ordered 1 Traditional Benedict w/Grits & 1 Blackened Shrimp Po Boy with 2 teas to drink. It was 12:00 & dining room was mostly empty. The Benedict sauce tasted like melted margarine & was pretty thick too. One of my eggs was totally boiled, meaning no runny yellow. The other egg was just barely runny. The Canadian Bacon was NOT real. It was some sort of sliced & spiced luncheon meat that tasted horrible. I asked the waitress for some butter for my grits, and she said "more butter?", as if it was fine the way it came, and what is wrong with me:-( The shrimp on the Po Boy was NOT Blackened. No spices what-so-ever. The french fries that came with it, were the best part of that meal:-( Our waitress, Becca M, avoided eye contact with us the entire time we ate, and remember, the place was over half empty. Once we were finished eating, she came over, after waiving her down, and asked how our meal was. We reported to her the unsatisfactory meal but we ate it because we were on a quick break from work & needed to hurry. We did not have time for a 2nd breakfast to be cooked. She picked up the bill & asked us to wait a minute. She returned after a while & told us she removed the charges for the two iced teas! So, we paid $35. for two people to have a crummy meal while on a quick break from work. FINALLY - we are so sick of those horrible metal chairs in the dining room. They hurt most people's outer legs/hips & do not encourage a customer to relax & be comfortable. In the past, the food was so good, we would just over look the chairs, but after today's horrible food & the lack of anyone caring about our visit, we won't be using our hard earned money to eat crummy food & be uncomfortable. FYI: after removal of our iced tea, our meal was $29.90, we did include a $5.00 tip.

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    Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

    Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

    3.6
    (2.3k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    It has been a year since we've been so we were ready to return for some great food…read more Our server was efficient but... the interaction on her end seemed... flat. Not much personality. Or none. But we've definitely had much worse. It was pretty quiet when we started our meal but it became pretty busy. Parents really need to be mindful that they aren't the only ones present in a bustling restaurant and remove the screaming child making it miserable for the other guests. Twenty minutes of that was too much. Uncalled for. That comes from a parent (me). But I digress. The food was probably the best we've had since coming here. The pot roast and fish were excellent as were the potatoes, creamed corn, broccoli cheese casserole and okra (tons of seasoning which was amazing). Yes. I know it is not traditional southern okra but it's still pretty darned good. Why the four stars? One: they do not bring enough food. Before the server left the table after bringing our food, we had to ask for more potatoes and pot roast. Not enough to go around and we were taking small helpings. Then one has to wait for more. That's not the way it should be. Serving portions should be measured per number of guests per table. Not guesstimates. Two: they've started charging for desserts. What used to come with the meal is now extra. Costs are high enough as it is so we sadly skipped the ooey gooey butter cake and banana pudding. The sole reason for this review is to give a heads up about the change. All in all, the meal was delicious. Will definitely return.

    I have been waiting a hot minute to have the chance to eat at this touted restaurant!! It was…read moredefinitely worth the wait! The food is served family style (and is unlimited). Because of this, no doggie bags allowed. The food was ultra fresh - MOUTHWATERING (especially the collard greens)! Our waitress was so sweet, full of answers to all of our questions, & super attentive (our drinks never ran dry)! The restaurant is situated so that you can watch the water show out of the windows (at the Island; it occurs every 30 minutes).

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